Hi,
I’m a 24 year-old British translator and editor, currently working in Kyiv, Ukraine. I’ve been planning a journey through the Caucasus and Central Asia for a couple of years – I’m writing a collection of travel stories - and it looks as if next spring I’ll finally have the time and money to make it happen.
I have a degree in Russian, and studied in Russia before moving to Ukraine, but I have always been captivated by the culture in the satellite states. I have read a fair amount about Turkmenistan, but haven’t found much information that is helpful for planning a journey.
So, my questions are:
- How easy/safe is it to move across the country, and across borders? How expensive/reliable are trains and marshrutki?
- What are the visa requirements for short-term, tourist stays?
- How widely is Russian spoken in towns and cities? Do people react to foreigners positively or negatively?
- How many expats are there, generally?
- What are Turkmenistan’s landmarks? – (not necessarily the biggest tourist attractions, but the places that best represent the country and its people).
- What is a realistic daily budget (two meals, transport and accommodation)?
Apologies if I’ve asked any questions that appear a hundred times on the forum. I’d be very grateful for any advice, ideas and information.
Thanks,
Jon
I’m a 24 year-old British translator and editor, currently working in Kyiv, Ukraine. I’ve been planning a journey through the Caucasus and Central Asia for a couple of years – I’m writing a collection of travel stories - and it looks as if next spring I’ll finally have the time and money to make it happen.
I have a degree in Russian, and studied in Russia before moving to Ukraine, but I have always been captivated by the culture in the satellite states. I have read a fair amount about Turkmenistan, but haven’t found much information that is helpful for planning a journey.
So, my questions are:
- How easy/safe is it to move across the country, and across borders? How expensive/reliable are trains and marshrutki?
- What are the visa requirements for short-term, tourist stays?
- How widely is Russian spoken in towns and cities? Do people react to foreigners positively or negatively?
- How many expats are there, generally?
- What are Turkmenistan’s landmarks? – (not necessarily the biggest tourist attractions, but the places that best represent the country and its people).
- What is a realistic daily budget (two meals, transport and accommodation)?
Apologies if I’ve asked any questions that appear a hundred times on the forum. I’d be very grateful for any advice, ideas and information.
Thanks,
Jon
